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Modern software development is moving fast—and AI is now a practical part of how Microsoft developers design, build, and ship applications e Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/blog/github-copilot-dev-days
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You can now equip your Microsoft Agent Framework agents with portable, reusable skill packages that provide domain expertise on demand — without changing a single line of your agent's core instructions. With the new FileAgentSkillsProvider, available for both .NET and Python, your agents can discover and load Link to …
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Now that we’re in 2026, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year and share what’s ahead. YouTrack continues to grow – we’re seeing more teams than ever making the switch, and we’re deeply grateful for the trust you place in us. Together with our consulting partners, we kicked off a […] Link to article: …
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The Arm®v8-M architecture introduced a security extension called TrustZone®*, which splits the firmware running on the MCU into two worlds: secure and non-secure. In this blog post, I want to discuss how to work effectively on STM32 projects using this technology. We’ll get you all set up to use the latest and greatest …
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Strategy design pattern in C#: complete guide with code examples, implementation, and best practices for flexible algorithm selection. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/02/strategy-design-pattern-in-c-complete-guide-with-examples
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Windows has supported case-sensitive file operations for a long time, but it was not easily accessible or enabled by default. Since Windows 10 (version 1803), it is possible to enable case sensitivity on a per-directory basis. This feature was introduced primarily to support the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), but …
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When you’re new to Go, error handling is definitely a paradigm shift that you need to come to terms with. Unlike in other popular languages, in Go, errors are values, not exceptions. What this means for developers is that you can’t just hide from them – you have to handle errors explicitly and at the […] Link to …
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This article was brought to you by Rajkumar Venkatasamy, draft.dev. Migrating from Jenkins can feel risky. Your pipelines work, your jobs run, and your scripts hold everything together. Jenkins isn’t broken, but over time, plugin sprawl, configuration drift, and upgrade headaches can quietly drain engineering time. But …
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It’s early so I should be too cocky, but JasperFx Software is having success in integrating SignalR with both Wolverine and Marten in our forthcoming CritterWatch product. In this post I’ll show you how we’re doing that from the server side C# code all the way down to the client side TypeScript. Last week I … Continue …
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Welcome to another issue of Dev Leader Weekly! In this issue, I discuss how to approach hiring for roles you don't have expertise in -- and why the real question isn't "how do I interview?" but "what problem am I solving?" Link to article: …
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Master RAG with Semantic Kernel in C# using vector stores, embeddings, and InMemoryVectorStore. Complete guide with working .NET code examples. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/01/rag-with-semantic-kernel-in-c-complete-guide-to-retrievalaugmented-generation
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When to use Factory Method pattern in C#: decision criteria, code examples, and scenarios to determine if Factory Method is the right choice. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/03/01/when-to-use-factory-method-pattern-in-c-decision-guide-with-examples
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The author critically reviews the AWS SDK for .NET, revealing alarming code quality issues, including 959,815 total violations and severe design flaws leading to potential memory leaks and resource management problems. Despite its popularity, the SDK presents significant risks for .NET developers, highlighting the …
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This week covers the Microsoft Agent Framework in C# -- from core AIAgent abstractions to AgentSessions and function tools -- plus Semantic Kernel agents and plugins, Builder pattern deep dives, and GitHub Copilot SDK development. Also included: new videos on software engineering planning and hiring insights. Link to …
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Master Semantic Kernel agents in C# with ChatCompletionAgent, AgentGroupChat orchestration, and Microsoft Agent Framework integration. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/02/28/semantic-kernel-agents-in-c-complete-guide-to-ai-agents
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See Builder pattern in action with a complete real-world C# example. Step-by-step implementation of a configuration system demonstrating step-by-step object construction. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/02/28/builder-pattern-realworld-example-in-c-complete-implementation
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Details on OpenAI’s contract with the Department of War, outlining safety red lines, legal protections, and how AI systems will be deployed in classified environments. Link to article: https://openai.com/index/our-agreement-with-the-department-of-war
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Passwords alone are not enough. Learn how to implement Two-Factor Authentication in .NET using TOTP, QR codes, and the Otp.NET library, with a secure setup flow and encrypted secrets at rest. Link to article: https://www.milanjovanovic.tech/blog/how-to-implement-two-factor-authentication-in-aspnetcore
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Master Semantic Kernel plugins in C# with this guide. Learn to create native functions, prompt functions, and OpenAPI plugins with real code examples. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/02/27/semantic-kernel-plugins-in-c-the-complete-guide
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We are excited to release a new update to the Team Calendar extension. This update includes a series of visual refinements across the extension, introducing a more consistent design language, smoother transitions when expanding and collapsing Link to article: …
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